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Doughman.org reports that the Durham, NC Doughman "quadrathlon" (running/swimming/biking/eating) race, seen in an episode of Man vs. Food, sold out its slots in 15 minutes on March 1.

March 5, 2010 at 2:03 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Raleigh | Permalink * Comments

Boulder Weekly has an article about Denver area eating contests and challenges focusing on this month's oyster eating contest at Jax.

March 5, 2010 at 2:02 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Boulder, Denver, Eating Challenges | Permalink * Comments

Post-Gazette reports that Brian Subich will serve as MC for the pierogi eating contest at the March 20 Men's Culinary Classic in Washington County, PA (Pittsburgh area).

March 4, 2010 at 1:38 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:"Big" Brian Subich, Pittsburgh | Permalink * Comments

After a commenter on the Heart Attack Grill facebook inquires about an east coast location, someone associated with the restaurant responds that they are focusing on Orlando.

March 4, 2010 at 8:32 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Heart Attack Grill, Orlando | Permalink * Comments (1)

Art Mann (HD.Net) at Wing Bowl 2010

March 4, 2010 at 2:19 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Krispy Kreme Challenge, Philadelphia, Wing Bowl 18

Youtube has an episode of HD.Net’s Art Mann Presents recorded at the 2010 Wing Bowl NOT SAFE FOR WORK Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 A promo clip of a reversal.

An episode of Art Mann Presents set at the Krispy Kreme Challenge will debut today.

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Spots remain available for Baltimore Wing Wars

March 3, 2010 at 3:38 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Baltimore

Spaces remain available in the March 13 Holly Poultry Wing Wars at Sonoma’s Bar & Grill in Columbia, Maryland (Baltimore area). All entrants will receive a free Under Armour T shirt and the contest purse is $1,000. See SonomasBar.com for more information and a sign-up form.

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Blue C Sushi in Seattle will hold a sushi eating contest. The finals will award $200 cash and six qualifiers will be held in March.

March 3, 2010 at 2:08 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Seattle, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

The Lone Star Bar and Grill in Brooklyn has an 87 ounce steak challenge that is free if finished by a single diner. (via Jeff Kaplan)

March 2, 2010 at 8:48 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:New York City, Steak Eating Challenges | Permalink * Comments

IFOCE May 2010 schedule

March 2, 2010 at 2:32 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Allentown, Cape Girardeau, Contest Previews, Toronto

The MLE facebook lists three new May 2010 contests:

  • May 1 Philly cheesesteaks, Dorney Park, Allentown PA
  • May 8 Boneless wings, Isle of Capri, Boonville Missouri
  • May 22 Poutine, Toronto (first IFOCE Canadian contest since 2003 Vancouver Nathan’s qualifier)

I have not seen any news about a MLE contest at the Big Texan in Amarillo on April 10 since it was announced in Nations Restaurant News.

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NBCPhiladelphia announces the Shank (Kosher Wing) Bowl will take place at Finnegan's Wake in Philadelphia on March 11.

March 2, 2010 at 7:58 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Philadelphia, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

The twitter for 1834 Bar & Burger reports that the new Manhattan restaurant will hold a 10 pound burger eating contest soon.

March 2, 2010 at 1:56 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Burger Eating Challenges, New York City | Permalink * Comments

Third Battle of the Bone (Phoenix area) announced

March 1, 2010 at 12:32 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Phoenix, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests

A press release announces the 2010 Battle of the Bone. Weekly qualifiers will be held in Phoenix-area Native New Yorker restaurants starting March 3 in Tempe. The finals will take place on August 21 and award a motorcycle valued at approximately $10,000. The contest is restricted to amateurs.

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RA Sushi in San Diego will hold a Maki Madness sushi eating tournament on March 21.

March 1, 2010 at 8:05 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:San Diego | Permalink * Comments (5)

A twitpic caption reports Eugene "the Asian Sensation" won today's eating contest at the Chicago Wingfest.

February 28, 2010 at 10:11 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Chicago, Contest Results, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

Out of the Park Burgers in Central Islip, NY has a "eat for the cycle" challenge in which a diner who can eat a single, double, triple and home run burger in under 30 minutes will receive all four sandwiches for free.

February 28, 2010 at 8:13 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Burger Eating Challenges, Long Island | Permalink * Comments (10)

MrBaconPants reports that Manni Balignasay has won the eating contest held at the Iowa Bacon Festival for the third year in a row.

February 27, 2010 at 9:25 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Results, Des Moines, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

Ed Krachie’s niece covers & competes in steerburger contest

February 27, 2010 at 1:07 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Albany, Unafilliated Contests, Videos

CapitalNews9 has a video of Erin Connolly covering and eating french fries in yesterday’s steerburger contest in Albany. Ms. Connolly claims to be the niece of 1996 Nathan’s champion Ed Krachie. Nicklaus Schultz won the contest by eating 7 steerburgers in 20 minutes.

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Man v Food at Melt Bar & Grilled

February 27, 2010 at 12:48 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Cleveland, Man vs. Food, Sandwich Eating Challenges

CandisAshley and LaurelMackenzie report that Man vs. Food is recording at Melt Bar and Grilled in Lakewood, Ohio today. update Dana Cahill has some pictures. update March 1 A facebook gallery is available.

update March 2 BrokenHeadphones has a blog entry about the filming.

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The Krystal in Bradenton, Florida will hold a burger eating contest March 7 awarding $175 in Krystal gift cards.

February 27, 2010 at 7:58 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Sarasota | Permalink * Comments (1)

The New York Times has an article and blog entry about how customers of Ike's Place have overrun the neighborhood it is located in after the sandwich shop appeared on the San Francisco episode of Man vs. Food

February 26, 2010 at 11:02 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Man vs. Food, San Francisco | Permalink * Comments

Yale Divinity School held a conference to ensure “that the devastating effects of the watermelon [eating contest] incident don’t happen again”

February 26, 2010 at 4:58 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:College Contests, New Haven | Permalink * Comments

Asylum DC in Washington, DC will hold a taco eating contest on St. Patrick's Day that will award a $100 bar tab to the winner.

February 26, 2010 at 7:39 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:District of Columbia, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

Brush News Tribune has an article on Digger's Diner in Brush, Colorado and its 6 pound "State Champion Burger", which will be on sale for $25 in March.

February 26, 2010 at 1:39 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Burger Eating Challenges, Colorado | Permalink * Comments (3)

Recently opened Chantz Sports Bar & Grill in Myrtle Beach, SC offers a five pound burger which is free if finished in 35 minutes.

February 26, 2010 at 1:36 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Burger Eating Challenges, Myrtle Beach | Permalink * Comments

Frank's Chop House in Houston will offer a foot long hot dog eating challenge that will be free for diners who finish it the first week of March.

February 25, 2010 at 4:02 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Hot Dog Eating Challenges, Houston | Permalink * Comments

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